In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…” Read more here:
In honor of Veterans Day, consider making a donation to Wounded Warriers
Pasadena, will present a free Veterans Day ceremony on the steps of Pasadena’s City Hall at 10:30 AM. There is the annual Veteran’s ceremony at La Crescenta’s Two Strike Park
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